Palace on Wheels Price 2026, 2027

Prices for the Palace on Wheels vary by season and by whether you choose single or double occupancy. The Palace on Wheels ticket starts at USD 6048 per person based on double occupancy during the low season.

The fares below are divided into lean season (April and September) and peak season (October to March) and remain valid until April 2026. There are no departures from May to August.

Note that departures on certain dates, including seasonal specials, incur additional costs.

Fares include accommodation, all meals and non-alcoholic drinks, sightseeing tours, entrance fees for monuments and palaces, one camel ride at Jaisalmer, one shared jeep safari at Ranthambhore, one boat ride at Udaipur, and one rickshaw ride at Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Explore exclusive Palace on Wheels packages with luxury stays, royal destinations, fine dining, and unforgettable experiences across incredible India.

Scroll down for full details of our terms and conditions, including booking and cancellations.

Peak Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2025–26)

October 2025 to March 2026

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) USD 3,510.00 USD 24,570.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) USD 2,748.00 USD 19,236.00
Single Occupancy (Per Pax) USD 1,501.00 USD 10,507.00
Double Occupancy (Per Pax) USD 976.00 USD 6,832.00

Lean Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2025-26)

September 2025 & April 2026 Only

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) USD 3,223.00 USD 22,561.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) USD 2,629.00 USD 18,403.00
Single Occupancy (Per Pax) USD 1,328.00 USD 9,296.00
Double Occupancy (Per Pax) USD 864.00 USD 6,048.00

Peak Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2025 -26)

October 2025 to March 2026

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) INR 287,800.00 INR 2,015,300.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) INR 225,300.00 INR 1,577,100.00
Single Occupancy (Per Pax) INR 123,100.00 INR 861,700.00
Double Occupancy (Per Pax) INR 80,000.00 INR 560,000.00

Lean Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2025-26)

September 2025 & April 2026 Only

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) INR 264,300.00 INR 1,850,100.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) INR 215,600.00 INR 1,509,200.00
Single Occupancy (Per Pax) INR 108,900.00 INR 762,300.00
Double Occupancy (Per Pax) INR 70,800.00 INR 495,600.00

Peak Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2026-27)

October 2026 to March 2027

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) USD 3,510.00 USD 24,570.00
Suite Per Cabin USD 2,748.00 USD 19,326.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) USD 2,500.00 USD 17,500.00
Single Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) USD 1,501.00 USD 10,507.00
Double Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) USD 976.00 USD 6,832.00

Lean Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2026-27)

September 2026 & April 2027 Only

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) USD 3,223.00 USD 22,561.00
Suite Per Cabin USD 2,629.00 USD 18,403.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) USD 2,350.00 USD 16,450.00
Single Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) USD 1,328.00 USD 9,296.00
Double Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) USD 864.00 USD 6,048.00

Peak Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2026 -27)

October 2026 to March 2027

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) INR 301,860.00 INR 2,113,020.00
Suite Per Cabin INR 236,328.00 INR 1,654,296.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) INR 215,000.00 INR 1,505,000.00
Single Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) INR 129,086.00 INR 903,602.00
Double Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) INR 83,936.00 INR 587,552.00

Lean Season Palace on Wheels Tariff (2026-27)

September 2026 & April 2027 Only

Occupancy Type Price (Per Night) Total Amount (7N / 8D)
Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) INR 277,178.00 INR 1,940,246.00
Suite Per Cabin INR 226,094.00 INR 1,582,658.00
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) INR 202,100.00 INR 1,414,700.00
Single Occupancy Deluxe Cabin(Per Pax) INR 114,208.00 INR 799,456.00
Double Occupancy Deluxe Cabin (Per Pax) INR 74,304.00 INR 520,128.00

Terms & Conditions:

  • GST as applicable shall be charged extra.
  • An additional 10% surcharge will apply to trips during the Christmas and New Year period. Children up to 5 years of age stay complimentary, sharing the same cabin.
  • Tariff will be charged for the children aging above 5 years but less than 12 years @50% provided they sharing the accommodations with the adult.
  • One cabin has occupancy of 2 adult Pax only, additional mattress can be provided for infants or child below 12years based on policy.
  • The Tariff in Indian currency is fixed for the guests having valid Indian Nationality proof i.e., Valid Indian passport & OCI card holders (valid proof for the same need to be submitted at the time of booking in case of any variance in the documents than Dollar rate would be applicable).
  • Operator, under information to RTDC reserves the right to revise the tariff at any time without any prior intimation.

The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.

GST are subject to change as per the government of India directives

Booking Policy:

  • 25% of the ticket value against advance at the time of booking along with the list of guests/Pax and their passport scanned soft copies.
  • Balance payment 60 days prior to the departure date.
  • If the balance payment is not made at least 60 days prior to the departure date, a penalty of 12% interest will be applied.
  • In case of bookings made within 60 days prior to departure date then 100% payment shall be deposited to the authorized O&M operator along with the booking details.
  • The rate of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction would be applicable as per the RBI. GST as applicable shall be charged extra.
  • Children upto the age of 5 years will be complimentary, however, it will be in the same cabin. Tariff will be charged for the children aging above 5 years but less than 12 years @50% provided they sharing the accommodations with the adult.
  • One cabin has occupancy of 2 adult pax only, additional mattress can be provided for infants or child below 12years based on policy.

  • The Tariff in Indian currency is fixed for the guests having valid Indian Nationality proof i.e., Valid Indian passport & OCI card holders (valid proof for the same need to be submitted at the time of booking in case of any variance in the documents than Dollar rate would be applicable).

Cancellation Policy:

  • 10% of ticket value shall be deducted on cancellation between 120 to 90 days before the travel date.
  • 25% of ticket value shall be deducted on cancellation between 89 to 60 days before the travel date.
  • 50% of the ticket value shall be deducted on cancellation around 59 to 30days before the travel date.
  • No refund shall be admissible in case the booking is cancelled within 29 days before the departure date.
  • On cancellation of booking Suo-moto by Operator 100% of the fund deposited (without any kind of additional charges/claims) will be refunded.

Part Journey:

  • For the already existing such booking transferred through RTDC will be accommodated by the operator but for the new booking, part bookings will be entertained only on the discretion of the operator based on the occupancy.
  • The new booking will be made only for the full itinerary i.e., 7 nights. In case, any guest leaves en route the start of trip/journey no amount will be refunded or claimed by them in any form as per the policy.

Procedure for Confirmed Bookings:

  • In case of all confirmed booking, it shall be confirmed only on deposition of 100% ticket value along with the Passenger List/Passport Scan copy 60 days prior to the travel date. In case, Passenger List/Passport Scan copy 45 days prior to the travel date are not received, booking shall be treated as cancelled and no refund will be admissible.
  • Once the names of the guests have been received, no substitution shall be permitted. The previous name, if changed/removed shall be treated as cancelled booking. The new name(s) will be treated as fresh booking and will be confirmed keeping in view the availability.
  • In case of charter booking offer received for a tour, if less than 20 seats/pax is booked in this tour than Operator can offer an option to GSA/Travel Agents/Individual Traveller. In such case GSA/Travel Agents/individual Traveller shall be provide an option for full refund or amendment/shifting of seats free of cost available in next tours.

No show/ En Route Termination of Tour/Amendment:

  • No Show: In case of no show/non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited. However, under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity/National Security Events etc. the matter will be favourably considered by the Authorized Operator to the extent of Tourist/Passengers satisfaction as well as their comfort for better luxury travel experience and related promotions.
  • EN Route termination of tour: In Case termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be admissible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
  • Operator may declare Special Business Promotion scheme from time to time. Also, there may be changes route/visit plan changes as per the instructions or guidelines received from State Dept/Indian Railway/RTDC/Nominated agencies on the special event dates falling on 26th Jan, 2nd Oct etc. beyond the operator control and management.

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